Articles by Alison Martin
Success for kitchen initiative
WINCHELSEA Primary School principal Karen Turner says changes to a kitchen-garden program allow her school to embrace a grow-your-own food philosophy.
Colac train services miss out on increase
COLAC train travellers have missed out on extra services despite the State Government’s commitment to add 4000 new public transport services across the state.
Explosions and fire force evacuations
A SERIES of explosions rocked the quiet community of Birregurra during a shed fire which caused up to $1-million damage at the weekend.
Colac Otway councillors appoint new CEO
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has appointed a new chief with a “strong economic background” and more than two decades of planning and community development experience.
Colac Otway approves budget and rates rise
MORE than 60 disgruntled ratepayers rallied this week to tell Colac Otway Shire Council they were unhappy about rate rises and the budget.
Ratepayers to rally over council budget
IRATE ratepayers will rally at today’s Colac Otway Shire Council meeting to tell councillors to reject its draft budget.
Extra fun for Alvie children
ALVIE children are enjoying the town’s new playground.
Forrest welcomes new police officer
FORREST police officer Dale Menzies says working at a one-officer station contrasts to his previous role as a detective at Geelong.